Our co-curricular programme

Our aim is to provide every student with an opportunity to develop and achieve, regardless of ability. We run fixtures with multiple teams at each age group.

Teams and individuals compete in a wide range of county, regional and national fixtures every year. As a result, many of our top athletes are often selected for county, regional and national teams.

Students who reach a representative level of sport are offered individual strength and conditioning sessions as well as additional sporting opportunities via our Advanced Performer Programme (APP) to support their training outside of school.

While music may hide away at the fringes in some schools it is very much front and centre at Leighton Park. There are up to 30 music activities running each term, from guitar ensemble to a capella, rock school to orchestra there is plenty to choose from.

Drama and Dance are a major part of the co-curricular life of the school and students of all ages and abilities can get involved.

The Senior School Productions are a highlight in the School calendar. An annual event alternating between a dramatic and a musical production provides an opportunity for students to not only perform, but also take on the stage management and technical production roles.

LAMDA classes are also available.

Quakers seek to understand the causes of social injustice, social unrest and fear, and work to bring about a just and compassionate society, one where everyone can develop their capabilities.

Leighton Park has a student-led charity called Amicus, while many of our co-curricular activities include an outreach or service element, such as playing concerts in hospital wards, tutoring primary school students in sports or raising money for worthwhile causes.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award gives all young people from Year 9 upwards, the chance to develop skills for life and work, fulfil their potential and have a brighter future.

The Bronze Award is offered to Year 9 students in the Co-Curricular programme, students in Year 10 may opt to do the Silver Award in their CAS sessions, and students entering the Sixth Form may start at the Silver level if they have not done DofE previously, while those who have completed either Bronze or Silver are encouraged to take up the challenge at Gold level.

Our Film, TV and animation club provides students of all ages the opportunity to explore every facet of film making and perhaps even follow in the footsteps of famous Old Leightonian film producers including Sir David Lean and Karel Reisz.

Workshops with external speakers, including top cameraman Sam Renton (whose many credits include the Harry Potter films) and BBC journalist and Old Leightonian Simon Clemison have given keen insights into the art of production and editing for our young filmmakers.